68 Questions
Richard Cantillon is a key figure in the historical evolution of entrepreneurship
True
Entrepreneurs are only born, and cannot be made
False
Unicorns are startup companies valued over $1 billion
True
The TEA Index stands for Total Entrepreneurship Assessment
False
Opportunity in entrepreneurship can be recognized through causal reasoning only
False
Windows of opportunity refer to favorable circumstances for identifying and exploiting new business prospects
True
Cognitive factors play a role in recognizing opportunities in entrepreneurship
True
Business Model Canvas includes elements such as customer segments and revenue streams
True
Scott Shane and Howard Stevenson provide insights on recognizing opportunities in entrepreneurship
True
Recognizing trends is more important than recognizing fads for innovation in entrepreneurship
True
Xerox 914 copier is an example of a fast-fashion business model.
False
Blue Ocean Strategy focuses on entering highly competitive markets.
False
Trade secrets involve protecting confidential information within a company.
True
A feasibility study evaluates only the technical aspects of a proposed project.
False
An executive summary is the least critical section of a business plan.
False
Lean startups emphasize iterative design and minimum viable products.
True
Seed stage financing is the final stage of funding for a new venture.
False
Most ventures need funding to support growth, research, and development.
True
Debt financing involves private equity investors.
False
Commercial lenders consider the 'five Cs' when evaluating business loan applicants.
True
Feasibility studies evaluate technical, economic, legal, and scheduling factors for a proposed project.
True
A business plan is a comprehensive roadmap for an existing venture.
False
Trade secrets involve protecting confidential business information from competitors.
True
Lean startups emphasize customer feedback, iterative design, and minimum viable products.
True
Seed stage financing is the initial stage of funding for a new venture.
True
Venture capital is a type of funding that involves private equity investors.
True
Debt financing typically involves conventional bank loans.
True
An executive summary is the least critical section of a business plan.
False
Xerox 914 copier and JCDecaux's business model innovation are historically significant.
True
Intellectual property protection includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and domain names.
True
The 'five Cs' considered by commercial lenders when evaluating business loan applicants include character, capacity, collateral, conditions, and capital.
True
Most ventures need funding to support growth, research, and development.
True
Richard Cantillon is considered a key figure in the historical evolution of entrepreneurship
True
The Business Model Canvas includes elements such as customer segments, value propositions, key activities, key partnerships, and revenue streams
True
The TEA Index provides insights into the level of entrepreneurial activity within a population
True
Recognizing trends is more important than recognizing fads for innovation in entrepreneurship
True
Seed stage financing is the final stage of funding for a new venture
False
Blue Ocean Strategy focuses on entering highly competitive markets
False
Unicorns are startup companies valued over $1 billion
True
Most ventures need funding to support growth, research, and development
True
Recognizing opportunities in entrepreneurship can be achieved through causal reasoning only
False
Debt financing involves private equity investors
False
Lean startups emphasize iterative design and minimum viable products
True
The Xerox 914 copier is an example of a fast-fashion business model
False
What does the Blue Ocean Strategy aim to achieve?
Creating a market where no firms currently operate
What is the importance of a feasibility study?
Evaluating technical, economic, legal, and scheduling factors
What is the primary purpose of an executive summary in a business plan?
Concise overview of the entire business plan
What is the significance of intellectual property protection?
Enhancing the value of a firm's core innovation
What is the duration of protection for trademarks?
10 years, with the possibility of renewal
What are complementary assets in the context of business innovation?
Resources or capabilities that enhance the value of an innovation
What is the primary emphasis of lean startups?
Shortening product development cycles and validating business models
Which of the following is a key figure in the historical evolution of entrepreneurship?
Richard Cantillon
What is the primary purpose of a business plan?
Roadmap for the company's future
What are the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs?
Execution intelligence, tenacity despite failure, passion for the business, and focus on customer/product
What is the primary focus of trade secrets?
Keeping confidential information within a company
What is the primary reason for individuals to become entrepreneurs?
Desire to pursue their own ideas
What is the primary role of venture capital?
Expected returns and role as private equity investors
What does the TEA Index provide insights into?
Level of entrepreneurial activity within a population
What is the primary source of seed financing?
Personal funds, family and friends, bootstrapping
What is the GEI Index used to gauge?
Overall entrepreneurial environment and potential for new business creation
What is the primary purpose of the value proposition in a business model?
Collection of reasons why a person or company benefits from buying something
What is the definition of opportunity in entrepreneurship?
A favorable set of circumstances for creating or developing new goods, services, markets, processes, or materials
What are the sources of innovation opportunity mentioned in the text?
Observing trends, solving a problem, and finding gaps in the marketplace
What is the importance of recognizing trends versus fads for innovation in entrepreneurship?
Trends provide long-term opportunities, while fads are short-lived
What are the approaches to recognizing opportunities in entrepreneurship mentioned in the text?
Causal reasoning and effectual reasoning
What do windows of opportunity refer to in entrepreneurship?
Favorable circumstances or periods for identifying and exploiting new business prospects
What factors make some people better at recognizing opportunities in entrepreneurship?
Prior experience, cognitive factors, social networks, and creativity
What is the Business Model Canvas used for?
Understanding and communicating key elements of a business model
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